This is no ordinary picture dear, but really special one showing exemplary sporting gesture displayed by Andrew Flintoff.
Here, he is seen consoling a very dejected Brett Lee after Australia lost the Ashes to its arch rival England on August 7, 2005 after 19 years.
The reason for Lee's heartbreak was understandable as he and Kasprowicz nearly won the test but fell short of just three runs.
Flintoff extricated away from his celebrating team mates and ran towards Brett Lee to offer a few words consolation. This sporting act would remain etched in the history of cricket forever.
When asked exactly what Flintoff said in their embrace, Lee said: "Something like 'bad luck mate, we tried very hard to get you out but we didn't think it would come down to the last two or three runs but I will see you inside for a beer after'.
Courtesy:
1. http://arvindsdad.blogspot.com/2011/09/crickets-most-iconic-moments-2.html
2. http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/cricket/lee-hails-wonderful-person-flintoff-2082004.html
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